The January 14, 2013 General Meeting of the Canadian Hoisting and Rigging Safety Council Meeting was held in a space generously provided by the Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association in Edmonton, Alberta.

Attendance was impressive for a cold and snowy day in Edmonton with over 25 attendees from as far away as Ontario and Oregon. A wide range of parties and industries were represented including crane rental, oil and gas, crane companies, pipeline, transmission, various union locals and internationals, wire rope, chemicals, helicopters, training, construction and regulators.

Presentation and discussion topics included:

an introduction to the Council Executive Committee

a presentation and discussion on Council Governance

a review of projects under consideration that are eligible for federal government funding

a discussion focusing on the October 2013 CRC conference in Edmonton

Information on the outcomes of the General Meeting and other updates will be made available on the CHRSC website on an ongoing basis.

MCM Events, the conferences and events division of Maximum Capacity Media, has announced that its third Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada will take place Oct. 22-23, 2013, at the Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort in Alberta.

Crane professionals from all the western provinces and many from the United States are expected to attend the two-day event, while a strong contingent from the oil sands in Fort McMurray is anticipated. CRC Canada 2013 will address crane and rigging supervisors, facilities managers, and safety personnel. Critical lifting, rigging, overhead cranes, standards and training will again be among key topics.

MCM Events is delighted to confirm that Crane & Hoist Canada magazine has agreed a long-term media partnership with CRC Canada. Crane & Hoist Canada, which is published by Capamara Communications Inc., is the only magazine focused exclusively on Canada’s crane and hoist sectors. The title has supported CRC Canada since it was launched.